At AWAKE we create art about our walk to sustainability. Collaboration reconnects us to each other and the natural world.

AWAKE was formed in memory of Annie Richards.

EMILY RICHARDS

Emily is a musician activist dedicated to earth harmony. With an ethereal voice, Emily’s songs about evolving and nature inspire listeners around the world. She strives to live her art’s message, working to convert homes and communities into vibrant organic gardens and buzzing wildlife habitats, where she lovingly raises threatened species, grows and creates her own plant-based food and strives toward a zerowaste lifestyle.

JOHN NOGAWSKI  

"Farmer John" retired from television to write songs, compost, and garden. Mindful of climate-changing emissions, he can usually be spotted riding a bicycle or skateboard (when not driving his electric car charged by solar panels). He carries water in a BPA-free nalgene, bamboo cutlery just in case, and cloth bags for groceries, produce and bulk. This mountain-ocean-loving vegetarian strums and sings about world peace, living in the moment and helping green things grow. 

Tiffany rose  

Tiffany is an energy healer, poet and master gardener who saves seeds, dries herbs and utilizes rain-water. She has an organic-kitchen-formula for every type of garden pest. As a vegan health-food expert, she grows the majority of food she eats and concocts a daily smoothie of garden veggies. A woman who makes her own organic cleaning products and creates nearly not a particle of waste, Tiffany's artistry is evident in all she touches.  

Kevin sabins  

Kevin is a drummer who builds hand-created raised garden beds from recycled materials when he's not mixing compost, pruning fruit trees, or transplanting veggie starts. He can fix just about anything and finds unique ways to transform trash into useful tools for the garden and nursery. His xeriscaped landscapes not only save water, they are truly artistic. This vegetarian nature-lover shares his talents in the kitchen and garden. Kevin is strong with a shovel yet has a gentle soul. 

jason brock

Jason is a guitarist and master gardener who builds community around art and sustainable living workshops. He makes a mean compost-tea and he converts any water-guzzling lawn into a drought-tolerant organic vegetable garden surrounded by beautiful xeriscaping. Food Not Lawns is his favorite book and he loves preparing a vegetarian meal from a fresh home-grown harvest.